Knowledge Is Power: Access to Grid Data Improves the Interconnection Experience for All

At the start of any journey, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the road ahead. A detailed map and a good set of directions show us the distance we plan to travel and the landmarks we’ll see along the way. Even after we’ve hit the road, GPS technology and social media platforms keep us, and people we’re meeting, apprised of our progress in real time. And traffic reports help us spot bottlenecks in advance, so we can avoid logjams and find the best alternative routes. Without a doubt, information about the road ahead helps us travel more efficiently and ensures a smoother ride toward our final destination. The same is true for interconnection. Greater knowledge and visibility into our electricity system at the start of the process -- and the use of tracking and information-sharing tools once the process is underway -- help the queue move efficiently and ensure ...